Opening hours
Monday & Tuesday 8am-7pm
Wednesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-4.15pm
Patient quote
Send us your comments"Thank you all very much for the kind care and attention shown to me over the last few months. It has been a long tough road but this been made easier by all the lovely staff on Ward 36." Mrs CB
Northern Centre for Cancer Care
Ward 36 (Chemotherapy Day Unit) NCCC
Contact: (0191) 213 7036 - Sister Tracy Wilson or Sister Sarah Irwin
The chemotherapy day unit provides a safe and friendly environment for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for cancer.
Our staff have many years of experience in the field of oncology and are committed to providing a high standard of care and support to all our patients, families and carers. The process of receiving chemotherapy includes all aspects of social, physical and psychosocial care of the patient and their families.
All staff are fully trained in venepuncture, cannulation, the insertion of mid-lines, care of central lines and the administration of cytotoxic drugs. Some staff are also trained in the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) which may be required to deliver some chemotherapy regimens.
How to find us
Directions to Ward 36 (Chemo Day Unit) from NCCC's Main EntranceShow [+] Hide [-]
The Chemotherapy Day Unit (Ward 36) is located on the second floor of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care(NCCC) based at the Freeman Hospital. To find us:
- Come through the Main Entrance for NCCC, and take the lift or stairs on your right hand side up to the Level 3.
- When you come out of the lift turn to your right and after a few steps turn right again just before the large waiting area with tea bar and go through the double doors where you will find the unit's reception desk.
Staff you are likely to meet
The clinical team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit includes cancer doctors, specialist chemotherapy nurses and other support staff.
Things you need to know
- Refreshments are available in the day unit or if you wish to and are able to leave the ward area during your treatment (please check with your nurse) there is a coffee shop on level 2 near the clinical trials pharmacy or alternatively on level 1, radiotherapy.
- An average visit last for approximately 4 hours.
- For some patients it may be possible to offer scalp cooling during chemotherapy which may reduce hair loss. Please check with your doctor if this is suitable for you.
- There are a number of Hairloss support services - please ask your nurse or check at the Macmillan information centre on level 2.
